CNBC is hiring : Field Producer, CNBC in San Francisco

Overview NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description The Field Producer brainstorms and pitches ideas, researches topics and works closely with reporter(s) to advance stories, break news and produce segments both in studio and in the field.

What You’ll Do Working both independently and with reporters / anchors to produce original business news content, primarily for broadcast and additionally for digital and social.

Production responsibilities may include research, conducting interviews, writing and editing, field producing and overseeing editing.

Pitching story ideas and working on assigned stories developed by the editorial planning team.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with, and being knowledgeable of and current on companies in the universe of coverage.

Communicating clearly with reporter and field production crews to determine best coverage plan and live remote locations.

Maintaining all video / digital records, feed necessary and relevant video to bureau / headquarters, communicate to editors and / or desk producers how video should be cut / taken to air.

Communicating with CNBC News desk editors on available live times, understanding and owning all live hit requests, disseminating hit times to reporter and team on the ground. In the bureau / studio, working with reporter on day-of-air hits. Locating all video needed whether it be in-house archival or acquired through shoots, satellite feeds, company hand-outs.

Working with editors to create video elements for reporter live hits and produce packages, creating chyron elements in show rundowns, making sure all elements are done correctly.

Alerting reporter to any time changes or timing issues with hit.

Booking taped and live interview segments, thoroughly researching the guest / topic and conducting pre-interviews.

Taking ownership of the segment from pitch to production, including but not limited to : updating CNBC guest tracker, booking feeds, collecting relevant video, working with editors to cut elements for segment, summarizing pre interview for reporter or anchor, making certain of correct spelling and pronunciation of guest names and adhering to CNBC's booking policies.

Planning and contributing to digital and social coverage.

Keeping up-to-date on universe of coverage, flagging upcoming events in designated sectors to CNBC editorial planning team.

Qualifications What you’ll bring :

At least 3 years booking, segment producing or field producing in live television environment with a demonstrated writing ability, research skills, communication skills and editorial judgment.

Deep knowledge of major tech companies, able to read financial statements.

Desired Characteristics Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments, while working with multiple reporters and editors on the broadcast and digital teams.

Experience with multiple forms of social media.

Experience with basic field camera operation (DV, DSLR), Avid iNews and content management systems.

Must be willing to travel, often with short notice.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

You’ll Stand Out If Experience working with tech companies, having covered major tech events a plus

Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in business news and current events and a familiarity with the media sector.

Additional Requirements Interested candidates must submit a resume / CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range : $90,000-$135,000

Other Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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